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TX SB1733

Bill

Status

Passed

6/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Lois Kolkhorst

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the Calhoun Port Authority Board of Navigation Commissioners from six to seven members

  • Creates one new at-large commissioner position elected by voters of the entire port authority, with the remaining six commissioners elected from individual navigation precincts

  • Governor must appoint an interim at-large commissioner within 30 days of the act's effective date to serve until the first elected at-large commissioner qualifies

  • First election for the at-large commissioner position will be held on the uniform election date in May 2027

  • Commissioners serve staggered four-year terms with elections held each odd-numbered year in May; candidates must be bona fide residents of their precinct or the port authority (for at-large position) and own real property in the area

Legislative Description

Relating to the composition of the board of the Calhoun Port Authority.

Elections

Last Action

Effective immediately

6/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Transportation4/17/2025
Transportation3/13/2025

Full Bill Text

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